Duke secures dominant 35-7 win over Stanford in Durham

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Duke secures dominant 35-7 win over Stanford in Durham
Summary

Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Stanford Cardinal 35-7 on September 19, 2026, at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke established early control with a 7-0 lead, later expanding to 14-0 and 21-7 by halftime. Key performances included Nate Sheppard's 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Walker Eget's 202 passing yards, including a touchdown pass. The Blue Devils improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They will next look to maintain momentum as they progress through their schedule.

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  • Duke rushed for 268 yards and passed for 202 yards.
  • Nate Sheppard scored two rushing touchdowns.
  • Walker Eget threw one touchdown pass to Sheppard.
  • Duke improved to 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC.
  • Jeremiah Hasley led receiving with 88 yards.
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A couple of more wins. like the last two, and people will have to say Duke is a solid football team again.

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